Five things you may not know about Chris de Burgh

He’s been found out as a cranky reviewer on a travel website. JOE informs you of five things you may not know about pint-sized Chris de Burgh.

By William Nestor

Oirish singer/songwriter Chris de Burgh is enduring embarrassment following the discovery of his alias, ‘cdeb100’, on travel website www.tripadvisor.co.uk.

Not a very cryptic name you must admit but, nonetheless, de Burgh vented his frustration at the sub-standard accommodation provided by Halswell House in Somerset during his stay in August.

“I will use all available means to seek redress,” de Burgh wrote.

The review prompted a timely response from the hotel owner who attempted to deflect the issues de Burgh raised.

Anyway, he’s making headlines. He’s Chris de Burgh. Here are five things you may not know about him (*one of which is completely made up):

Chris spent his early years growing up in Africa

His father had substantial farming interests, and he spent much of his early years in Malta, Nigeria and Zaire, as he, his mother and brother accompanied Colonel Davison on his diplomatic and engineering work.

Chris is an ardent Liverpool FC supporter

He takes his model daughter Rosanna Davison, also a Reds fan, to Anfield on a regular basis. It is believed his two sons Hubie and Michael prefer to attend ballet performances.

Chris spends seven hours a day online*

He has become a bit of a cyber freak and loves nothing more than interfacing on social media networks. Obviously, leaving scathing comments on travel review sites is his new hobby.

Chris suffered from bus fever

While touring the US during the Crusader days, Chris and the band lived on the bus for six to eight weeks at a time. They eventually went crazy with bus fever.

Chris allowed an impersonator to record one of his tracks with him

During the recording of the Quiet Revolution album, Chris de Burgh impersonator Ian Moor was invited to the recording studio and even got to sing on one of the tracks.